
Trip
Intermediate Snowshoe – Mitchell Lake - Brainard Lake Rec Area & Indian Peaks Wilderness
Mitchell Lake - Brainard Lake Rec Area & Indian Peaks Wilderness
- Thu, Dec 14, 2023
- Bobcats Section
- Snowshoeing
- Adults
- Moderate
- Moderate
- Mileage: 8.4 mi
- Elevation Gain: 900 ft
- High Point Elevation: 10,738 ft
- Pace: 1.5-2.0 MPH
- 4 (11 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
We'll hike a loop route. From the winter parking area, we'll hike along the Waldrop Trail to the South St. Vrain Trail and the Mitchell Lake Trail to Mitchell Lake. We'll make our way back to the parking area along the CMC Snowshoe Trail and Snowshow Trail #814.3. (Mitchell Lake Loop - CalTopo)
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Meet at Coors Tek Parking lot at 7am, for no later than 7:15am departure
Coors Tek Parking Lot: CoorsTek Parking Lot - Google Maps
We'll then carpool to the Brainard Lake Recreation Area winter parking lot: Brainard Lake Winter Lot - Google Maps
Additional carpool meeting places could include locations further north.
Required Equipment
Ten Essentials, Snowshoes, Microspikes. Consider bringing gaiters, goggles, and trekking poles.